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| − | The play | + | The play in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story is based upon a black family's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood. |
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| + | Written and completed in 1957, the play had its debut on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 11, 1959. It went on to become the first play by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway and won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play and was nominated the Tony Award for Best Play. Within two years the play had been translated into 35 languages and was being performed all over the world. | ||
== Performance history in South Africa == | == Performance history in South Africa == | ||
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1992: Performed by students of the [[University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Art|Wits School of Dramatic Art]], directed by [[Maishe Maponya]], in 1992, starring, among others, [[Lindani Nkosi]]. Set designed by [[Paul Roumanoff]]. Lighting designer: [[Adam Steyn]] assisted by [[Gerry Coughlan]]. | 1992: Performed by students of the [[University of the Witwatersrand School of Dramatic Art|Wits School of Dramatic Art]], directed by [[Maishe Maponya]], in 1992, starring, among others, [[Lindani Nkosi]]. Set designed by [[Paul Roumanoff]]. Lighting designer: [[Adam Steyn]] assisted by [[Gerry Coughlan]]. | ||
| − | 2003: A production as part of the Basha youth programme at the [[State Theatre]] was directed by [[Jerry Mofokeng]]. | + | 2003: A production as part of the Basha youth programme at the [[State Theatre]] was directed by [[Jerry Mofokeng]]. |
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| + | 2021: Directed by [[Jerry Mofokeng|Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha]] with [[Keketso Semoko]], [[Nat Ramabulana]], [[Xolile Tshabalala]] and [[Gerben Kamper]] in leading roles, the play was produced in partnership with the United States Mission to South Africa during Heritage Month. The premiere was at the [[Soweto Theatre]] on 11 September 2021 (running until 17 September). This was followed by performances at the [[Kroonstad Civic Theatre]], on Heritage Day (24 September) and running until 26 September. All performances followed strict COVID-19 protocols and were limited in audience numbers based on lockdown Level 3 regulations in place at that time. | ||
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''[[The Star]]'', 3 June 2003. | ''[[The Star]]'', 3 June 2003. | ||
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| + | https://www.newslink.co.za/2021/09/01/a-raisin-in-the-sun-awakens-hope-at-the-theatre/ | ||
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| + | Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 2 September 2021
A Raisin in the Sun is a play by Lorraine Hansberry (1930-1965)[1]
The original text
The play in 1959. The title comes from the poem "Harlem" (also known as "A Dream Deferred") by Langston Hughes. The story is based upon a black family's experiences in the Washington Park Subdivision of Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Written and completed in 1957, the play had its debut on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on March 11, 1959. It went on to become the first play by an African American woman to be produced on Broadway and won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Play and was nominated the Tony Award for Best Play. Within two years the play had been translated into 35 languages and was being performed all over the world.
Performance history in South Africa
1992: Performed by students of the Wits School of Dramatic Art, directed by Maishe Maponya, in 1992, starring, among others, Lindani Nkosi. Set designed by Paul Roumanoff. Lighting designer: Adam Steyn assisted by Gerry Coughlan.
2003: A production as part of the Basha youth programme at the State Theatre was directed by Jerry Mofokeng.
2021: Directed by Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha with Keketso Semoko, Nat Ramabulana, Xolile Tshabalala and Gerben Kamper in leading roles, the play was produced in partnership with the United States Mission to South Africa during Heritage Month. The premiere was at the Soweto Theatre on 11 September 2021 (running until 17 September). This was followed by performances at the Kroonstad Civic Theatre, on Heritage Day (24 September) and running until 26 September. All performances followed strict COVID-19 protocols and were limited in audience numbers based on lockdown Level 3 regulations in place at that time.
Sources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Raisin_in_the_Sun
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lorraine_Hansberry
Programme notes of the Wits production in 1992.
The Citizen, 21 August 1992.
The Star, 3 June 2003.
https://www.newslink.co.za/2021/09/01/a-raisin-in-the-sun-awakens-hope-at-the-theatre/
Go to ESAT Bibliography
Return to
Return to PLAYS I: Original SA plays
Return to PLAYS II: Foreign plays
Return to PLAYS III: Collections
Return to PLAYS IV: Pageants and public performances
Return to South African Festivals and Competitions
Return to The ESAT Entries
Return to Main Page
